ICE has once again detained criminal illegal immigrants in Minneapolis, including individuals convicted of child molestation and drug trafficking. The operation, noted as the largest of its kind in history, is expected to be expanded, potentially adding around 1,000 more agents soon.
Those arrested and slated for deportation include a Somali individual with multiple arrests related to credit card fraud and drug trafficking, a Mexican national previously charged with child abuse and assault, and a Thai national found in possession of 200 Ecstasy pills, among others.
Despite significant opposition from anti-ICE protestors, particularly in light of the recent fatal shooting of Renee Good—who was killed while trying to obstruct agents—ICE is continuing with Operation Metro Surge. This escalation, however, has drawn mixed reactions.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “While the mob and sanctuary politicians tried to demonize our brave law enforcement agencies, they continued to remove the worst offenders from Minnesota.” There seems to be a strong commitment to this initiative, even amid increasing protests.
About 2,000 immigration agents were deployed to the Twin Cities last week, marking a record crackdown that led to hundreds of arrests. Yet, it appears that even more agents are on the way, as an additional 1,000 are expected to support the ongoing efforts.
ICE has highlighted some of the individuals taken into custody recently in Minnesota, including:
- Mohamud Farah Mohamed, a Somali immigrant with several charges including credit card fraud and drug trafficking. He was ordered to leave the U.S. in 2022.
- Saeb Sibiksai from Laos, who has prior convictions for selling amphetamines and assault. His last removal order dates back to 2009.
- Ignacio Gonzalez de la Rosa, an undocumented individual from Mexico, previously charged with child abuse and assault.
- Joel Lopez Del Cid, arrested for weapons possession and aggravated assault.
- Miguel Salvador Reyes, a Mexican national with prior child abuse charges.
- Mario Yubani Fuentes-Sanchez, a Honduran immigrant previously arrested for making terroristic threats and domestic violence.
- Thong Sufabumisai, a Thai immigrant convicted of possessing 200 Ecstasy pills.
- Danny Yasmani Suarez Muñoz, an Ecuadorian immigrant facing multiple counts of domestic violence and aggravated assault, who entered the U.S. illegally in July 2023.
- Ansar Abdullahi Samatar, also from Somalia, previously arrested for drug-related offenses.
The agency insists on removing these violent criminals permanently, with some cases dating back over 20 years.
